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Job Title: Cyber Security Programme Director (Financial Services)
Location: Sheffield (x3 on site per week)
Salary/Rate: £550-590 Per Day
Start Date: 30/06/25
Job Type: 5 month initial contract - Inside IR35

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a Cyber Security Programme Director to join their team for a five-month contract. This is a high-profile role requiring senior-level expertise in leading complex cyber programmes and ensuring regulatory compliance across financial environments.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

You will be responsible for overseeing the design, governance, and execution of cybersecurity programmes that protect sensitive financial data, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., FCA, PRA, DORA), and enhance the organisation's cyber resilience.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, risk management, and delivery assurance across a portfolio of cyber initiatives, including threat intelligence, incident response, secure cloud transformation, and third-party risk management.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity programmes aligned with financial services regulations and business objectives.
• Drive the implementation of cyber risk frameworks, secure architecture, and operational resilience strategies.
• Engage with executive stakeholders, including CISOs, CROs, and regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Oversee programme governance, resource planning, and financial management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, DORA, and GDPR.
• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.
• Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and regulatory changes impacting the financial sector.

Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proven experience as a Programme Director or Senior Programme Manager in cybersecurity within financial services.
• Strong understanding of cyber risk, threat intelligence, and regulatory compliance in the UK/EU financial sector.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, multi-disciplinary cyber programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at C-suite and board level.
• Familiarity with cloud security, zero trust architecture, and digital identity frameworks.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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